Atty. T. Stephen "Steve" Phillips
Steve, a dedicated tax lawyer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses his legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and general taxation. As a member of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, he brings valuable insights to his role at Strauss Troy.
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T. Stephen "Steve" Phillips is a trusts attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Strauss Troy Co., LPA. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1966). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve, a dedicated tax lawyer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses his legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and general taxation
- As a member of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, he brings valuable insights to his role at Strauss Troy
- Steve's commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his past position as Adjunct Faculty at Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, where he taught courses on Federal Estate and Gift Taxation and Estate Planning
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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